Dates: May 15, 2016
Event Time(s):
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Phone: 416-397-4146
Website: http://theroyalregimentofcanada.org/
Email: twillia8@toronto.ca
The Freedom of the City is an ancient honour dating back to Roman times that is granted to military units allowing them the privilege to march into a city with drums beating, Colours flying and bayonets fixed. Today, this ceremonial honour is granted to a military unit with historic ties to the area. The Royal Regiment of Canada, an Army Reserve Regiment based at Fort York Armoury, was granted the Freedom of the City on its 100th anniversary in 1962. On Sunday, May 15 at noon, the Regiment will affirm this privilege and march into Nathan Phillips Square. The public is invited to come watch this colourful, free ceremony.
Location:
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street W
Queen Street West and Bay Street
Public Transit:
Walking distance from Queen subway station.